Tag Archives: Systematic Review

Summary A review of literature on the factors likely to influence the quality of life for family carers of people with dementia discovered ten broad themes: Demographics. Carer-Patient Relationship(s). Dementia Characteristics. Demands of Caring. Carer Health. Carer Emotional Well-Being. Support … Continue reading →

Summary A high quality systematic review has been published recently on the treatment of pressure ulcers. Readers may opt to read either the study report in full, or a summary version (two articles) in the Annals of Internal Medicine. “Moderate-strength … Continue reading →

Abstract Residents in nursing homes have tended to be exposed to inappropriate medication, particularly in regard to the excessive use of anti-psychotics which are commonly prescribed for nursing home residents suffering from dementia. This review attempted to identify the effect … Continue reading →